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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Happy Friday to you! The weekend is here -- and a long weekend, at that! I am linking up again this week with {av} from {long distance loving} for another rendition of Friday's Fancies!

Friday's Fancies is so much fun -- each week, {av} sends a prompt to your e-mail, and from there, you make up an outfit to go with that idea! There are no budget constraints so you get to dream big, and I love seeing what outfits I can come up with on my own -- I would not call myself a big fashion person. Most days, you will most likely find me with hot glue in my hair and bare (or chipped) nails; but I like thinking up outfits that inspire me. :-)

This week's prompt? Labor Day! I will be spending my day off with my hubby in a small-ish northern town in our state. :-) It's actually one of the areas that we explored on our honeymoon, so I'm really looking forward to it! I will be needing an outfit that is comfortable and easy to move around in, so...

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

The end of summer is nearing, and I predict that I will again retreat back to a love affair with warmer-colored interiors -- my tastes seem to change with the seasons. So, we'll take a look at some neutral-hued rooms today and celebrate the last week in August -- Fall is right around the corner, people! And I cannot wait! :-)

Monday, August 27, 2012

Hello hello! Happy Monday to you! :-) I hope you all had a great weekend. I spent mine relaxing -- something that is difficult for me to do completely guilt-free, but I was able to overcome that feeling and try to enjoy it. What did you do this weekend?

Today, we're going to take a look at some inspiration pictures of home libraries. The concept and idea of having a place for all of my books (with room to grow!) is amazing, and I do hope that my hubby and I are able to implement my dream in a home someday. We shall see! Until then, I will cozy up on my sofa and look at pictures of spaces that I die over. ;-) Are we ready?

Thursday, August 23, 2012

I haven't seen much of Keri Russell in my movie- or television-watching career, but I do admire her lovely laid-back sense of style and beautiful curly hair. :-) When I found photos of her home on Elle Decor, I just knew that I had to feature it on All Things Luxurious. It is beautiful and simple -- not pretentious or over-stated; my favorite type of design. The sort of house you feel instantly at home and welcome in. That's what I love -- instant comfort, but immediate recognition of the fact that you are in a beautiful space.

Here she is with her her family in her Brooklyn, New York home. How amazing is that piano? I have played since I was eight or so -- I would love to sit down with that beauty!

Here is the master bedroom.

I love that rustic natural wood side table and that glorious oversized bunch of branches. The cool colors of the room are accented by the organic materials -- love that!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

I just wanted to thank you all so much for the encouraging Tweets and comments I received yesterday on my first day back to school. It was such an amazing experience for me, going back to finish up my education; and I am so happy to say that it was a wonderful day. I have two different classes today, which I am a little bit nervous about -- but I'm feeling a lot better than I was yesterday before I left my home to drive to the school for the first time in so many years. I loved reading your messages and each one made me smile and feel so cared for. You guys are the best!

I was contacted last week by a really nice woman named Allie who works for a store called Piecesin Atlanta, Georgia. Pieces is a high-end boutique that carries both vintage and new furniture and was started by owner and designer Lee Kleinhelter in 2004. I asked Allie if I could showcase some of my favorite pieces on the blog today, and she said I could. :-) This is not a sponsored post. I just really think these items are beautiful and am happy to share them with you!